Other forms: langlaufs
If you like skiing but aren't big on riding up mountains on a lift and skiing short runs downhill, langlauf, or cross-country skiing, might be for you.
Langlauf comes from a German word that means "long run," which reflects its nature as a sport of distance and endurance rather than just downhill speed. While the term describes the sport of cross-country skiing generally ("Langlauf is my favorite winter sport"), it can also refer to a specific cross-country outing or race ("I went on my first langlauf this weekend"). Unlike downhill skiing, langlauf doesn't require a mountain — just a pair of skis and a long trail.